Mapping Skills Quiz

What type of map shows clear borders between countries, states, cities, counties, etc.?

• Political map

• Compass

• Physical map

• Thematic map

When would you use a physical map?

• To distinguish clear political lines

• To show specific information

• To analyze geographic data

• To examine topography and/or elevation changes

What type of map reveals specific information such as life expectancy, literacy rate, and major religions?

• Political map

• Physical map

• Thematic map

• Compass

What does a compass show the viewer?

• Cardinal directions

• Latitude

• Scale

• Longitude

Why do some maps look different?

• Due to the scale used

• Due to the projection used

• Due to the compass used

• Due to the equator

Which projection turns the globe into a cylinder and then transforms it into a flat surface?

• Mercator Projection

• Prime Meridian

• Peters Projection

• Winkel Tripel Projection

What is the imaginary line of latitude measured at 0° and runs west and east?

• Tropic of Cancer

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Tropic of Capricorn

What is the imaginary line of longitude measured at 0° and runs north and south?

• Prime Meridian

• Tropic of Capricorn

• Tropic of Cancer

• Equator

Are both of the tropics 23 ½° away from the equator?

• Yes

• No

• Depends on the season

• Not enough information

What causes years on Earth?

• Equinox

• Solstice

• Rotation

• Revolution